We were counseled on various ways of group development.
Lorelei Copper
MondayAug 29 at 2:06pm
Discussion Thread: Group Development
We were counseled on various ways of group development. Dr. Schimmer spoke a couple of key characteristics that we will need. Jacobs et al., (2016) mentions how ” being clear about the purpose of the group is the most important group leadership concept to be learned is the strategies and skills of setting up a group (Jacobs et al., ,2016). It is always important for the leader to be able to set the atmosphere for constructive conversation and this is essential to run a good group. The development of how to set up a group, accordind to Schimmel (n.d) a lot of group members could come from teachers referrals, if you’re in a school (Schimmel, n.d , video). Schimmel (n.d), mentions how clinical mental health settings members could come from being referred by the courts system or maybe other counselors (Schimmel (n.d.), video). I myself understand how important it is for every individual in the group who has a chance to share what is in there heart. According to Jacobs et al. (2016) the conduct of a first session of any group is the most important and the hardest. When it comes to the leader he/she has many different dynamic and logistics to handle. This includes a lot. The leader has to help members of the group get acquainted (Jacobs et al., ,2016). This is what I experienced at church when I was a newcomer. The pastor and the members of the church made me feel welcome and it was a positive tone, a great atmosphere to be in. Same for me at Celebrate Recovery Program. If I have any questions someones is always there to answer my questions. This is how a group is developed to make it comfortable for new members that has joined.
References
Jacobs, E. E., Schimmel, C. J., Masson, R. L., & Harvill, R. L. (2016). Group counseling: Strategies and skills (8th ed.). Cengage. ISBN: 9781305087309
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